Cannon and palisades at Fort Caroline National Monument, Jacksonville, Florida, in early morning fog

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Located on the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL, Fort Caroline was built by French Huguenots in 1564, and was captured by the Spanish a year later, with all inhabitants killed. The current fort is a reconstruction by the National Park Service.

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Location: Fort Caroline National Monument, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Photo credit: © Jim Hargan/www.harganonline.com / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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